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Builder asking money outside contract Builder asking money outside contract

Hello friends, The wood underneath our subfloor appears wet in one of the areas.…

homeone_user

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homeone_user

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home buyer

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Vigna Caracalla (corkscrew vine)Vigna Caracalla (corkscrew vine)

Hi all, I have standard HIA VIC contract signed in Dec 2023. House is at lockup…

home buyer

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home buyer

May 26, 2024 9:20 pm

Trish.j

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Landscape & Garden Design

Hey Kerry, were you successful growing the Vigna Caracalla and was it invasive?…

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Trish.j

May 26, 2024 4:52 pm

oldchippy

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Open wood fireplace Open wood fireplace

Estate restricting lot owners installing rolling shutter Estate restricting lot owners installing rolling shutter

I have had a free standing wood heater in my home for the past 25 years. It didn…

Houseandhorse

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oldchippy

May 26, 2024 11:36 am

Althom

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Electric ducted reverse cycle (heating & cooling)-all zones?Electric ducted reverse cycle (heating & cooling)-all zones?

A lot of those Covenants are put in place at the time the Developers are still involved…

aj960

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Althom

May 26, 2024 11:17 am

Annunox

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Heating, Cooling & Insulation

Hi All, Our current 16 year old ducted gas heating is broken and needs an urgent…

Annunox

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Annunox

May 26, 2024 11:06 am

jagberg

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hydronic underfloor heating hydronic underfloor heating

VIC

Hey there! I looked into this when I was considering underfloor heating for my place…

aussieta

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jagberg

May 26, 2024 7:20 am

Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media Traditional Speaker or Soundbar for Media

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your always amazing and lifesaver Simeon . Great thanks a lot

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Traditional Speaker Setup Vs Sounderbar for small Media room Traditional Speaker Setup Vs Sounderbar for small Media room

May 25, 2024 12:31 pm

Bimbob

25 May

Sound bar

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May 25, 2024 9:24 am

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Alfresco / Sliding stackers open air functionality Alfresco / Sliding stackers open air functionality

Thanks, they look pretty decent. Yeah, MJH didnt give the option, only for windows…

1563

May 25, 2024 9:22 am

Risk of signing contract before soil test Risk of signing contract before soil test

25 May

Its never a good idea to sign a building contract without making sure everything…

Bk3064

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May 25, 2024 9:05 am

Feasibility on cancelling my unethical builder's license Feasibility on cancelling my unethical builder's license

25 May

Why isn't Darbecca advising you? You could go through the whole process and find…

t_lumpkins23

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Mimosa Homes Mimosa Homes

May 25, 2024 9:00 am

ck14

25 May

VIC

How’s your build doing so far? I’m building with them also and just finished…

on3_cool

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ck14

May 25, 2024 8:39 am

McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread McDonald Jones Homes - The new thread

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We didnt get too much, we got 5k off our A/C install by accepting it on the spot…

Bizzie Mummy

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ColourBond or Tile on roof?ColourBond or Tile on roof?

May 24, 2024 2:27 pm

dotty

24 May

Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra Wall wrap requriement for brick veneer walls with timber fra

I went through the same process - I ended up choosing colour bond. Material and…

bruce.zhou

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dotty

May 24, 2024 1:06 pm

detonator1962

24 May

I got quoted the same wrap by my builder. still confused by the difference by thermoseal…

detonator1962

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detonator1962

May 24, 2024 10:33 am

How often do you visit your site?How often do you visit your site?

24 May

1 ... 35, 36, 37

Someone removed the link things on the side temp fencing so we had our own private…

nina marie

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May 24, 2024 10:31 am

MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI MJH 2024 - Timeframe from lockup to PCI

24 May

Anyone have any ideas on time frame? - Our gyprock got delivered today and SS said…

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Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024 Costs of knock down rebuild in Melbourne 2024

May 24, 2024 10:29 am

sifntdaz

24 May

How a Compressed Bag Electric Pump Saved My Closet Space (an How a Compressed Bag Electric Pump Saved My Closet Space (an

Seems reasonable for a base level build. Just depends on what you consider average…

EasyE

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sifntdaz

May 24, 2024 7:20 am

itsjuliaareese

24 May

Interior Decorating Lounge

Hey everyone, I recently had a life-changing experience that I just had to share…

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itsjuliaareese

May 24, 2024 1:10 am

pritchard.david.john

23 May

Repairs Compliance after Storm damage Repairs Compliance after Storm damage

Dish washer not getting water. Defect aquastop?Dish washer not getting water. Defect aquastop?

Hi all, I have a lovely two story mid century house built 1962 with flat roof, box…

pritchard.david.john

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pritchard.david.john

May 23, 2024 8:25 pm

leheim

23 May

Kitchen Appliances

I get an error message on my dishwasher (whirlpool ADG 7580) indicating that the…

leheim

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leheim

May 23, 2024 7:13 pm

Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney Project/volume builder recommendations - Sydney

23 May

The new one based on parramata, but, I guess I was asking for GJ experience in…

abc1231

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May 23, 2024 2:47 pm

When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages When should I inform builder to claim for liquidated damages

23 May

NSW

On the day liquidated damages kicked in, I texted my SS Good morning and happy Today…

ianandjake

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May 23, 2024 1:15 pm

Montgomery Carolina in 2024 Montgomery Carolina in 2024

23 May

I love the Carolina but Montgomery wouldnt build on our site. We have a completed…

BrigidFrancis

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May 23, 2024 1:12 pm

insulation upgrades insulation upgrades

23 May

Having just completed our first/only build and we spent so much money on insulation…

1491

May 23, 2024 1:09 pm

Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield Designing, Building & Developing a Luxury home in Lindfield

23 May

1, 2, 3

No problem. Still happy to buy you a lunch if you are ever hungry

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two way and three-way switch locations two way and three-way switch locations

May 23, 2024 10:05 am

ponzutwo

23 May

hallway light switches outside each bedroom. Life saver.

Permit for driveway Permit for driveway

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ponzutwo

May 23, 2024 8:42 am

vivi1907

23 May

Colour help for facade Colour help for facade

We are building with Metricon which include the driveway. We closed the existing…

534

May 23, 2024 7:02 am

23 May

I've recently learned about Lev doors and was pretty impressed how they equalize…

HiSnowies

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HiSnowies

May 23, 2024 12:04 am

Stickylee

22 May

backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render backyard retaining wall and raised garden bed render

Hi all, I'm new here 🙂 We are going to get out tiled roof repainted and gutters…

Stickylee

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Stickylee

May 22, 2024 5:34 pm

robertye112

22 May

Creaking noise in town house Creaking noise in town house

thanks chippy! Here is the back of the wall which has not been backfilled yet. Here…

robertye112

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robertye112

May 22, 2024 5:32 pm

namz

22 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Appreciate your response.

namz

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namz

May 22, 2024 5:05 pm

Garage conversion Garage conversion

22 May

I have a 3.5m*5.5m garage, connected to the house under the same roof. I talked…

asqproperty

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Home Renovation Blogs Home Renovation Blogs

May 22, 2024 4:04 pm

Online Flooring Store

22 May

speaker cable speaker cable

1, 2, 3

Here's one we did recently: https://www.onlineflooringstore.com.au/ ... enovation…

jazzy_

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Online Flooring Store

May 22, 2024 12:12 pm

Bimbob

22 May

16 gauge speaker wire

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Bimbob

May 22, 2024 7:13 am

Fixing rainwater issue Fixing rainwater issue

21 May

Good day, My house is at the almost lowest point in the area, with two street sides…

879

May 21, 2024 10:56 pm

First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA First time build: Custom narrow riverside home in WA

21 May

Congrats. Will be watching this progress and interested to see how you go with summit…

Dr_rock

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May 21, 2024 8:55 pm

Brick garage/shed repair Brick garage/shed repair

21 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Turning this into my DIY shed makeover. I had a brickie fix the back wall up and…

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Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade Capping used under JH Cladding in Façade

May 21, 2024 8:51 pm

chippy

21 May

No. The same paint that they paint the wall with will be fine. The builder probably…

Nectre mark 2 Nectre mark 2

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chippy

May 21, 2024 8:05 pm

Chippo 52

21 May

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

I have a Nectre Mk2 wood fire recently installed, the flue rises approx 700mm before…

Chippo 52

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Chippo 52

May 21, 2024 7:24 pm

aliansari

21 May

Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***Signature projects Box Hill - Any reviews ? ***

Signature on Tallawong Signature on Tallawong

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Any news on how mason road project is going?

kdr123

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aliansari

May 21, 2024 2:53 pm

disgruntled56

21 May

Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build Landscaping recommendations in Melbourne for New Build

1, 2, 3

Pretty sure they have atleast 3 developments going now and Nelson rdis only 2 yrs…

Miaa

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disgruntled56

May 21, 2024 2:48 pm

proudwanderer

21 May

Landscape & Garden Design

Yes, I was happy with the work, bar a few small things. Overall, communication could…

proudwanderer

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proudwanderer

May 21, 2024 10:58 am

miteq

21 May

Sealing Pavers - Pool Sealing Pavers - Pool

Pools & Spas

1, 2, 3

Penetrative sealers are also breathable I would always seal for ease of cleaning…

Saint Mike

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miteq

May 21, 2024 9:28 am

tlcasfre

21 May

Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD Relaxation of boundary clearance QLD

QLD

Louise4499 We are about to face the same issue - can you please give examples of…

rosehip

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tlcasfre

May 21, 2024 8:28 am

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site

21 May

1 ... 4, 5, 6

Hi Everyone, One of my favourite parts of a build is when the temporary fence comes…

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368375

May 21, 2024 6:23 am

How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati How to obtain certificates if my builder went into liquidati

21 May

Hi Kristen24 I am so sorry that you are going through this. Other than losing money…

Kristen24

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Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe Plumbing roots blocking PVC pipe

May 21, 2024 5:24 am

BarbaraHenry45

20 May

DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

You might want to consider trenchless pipe replacement to solve the issue of roots…

sudhir

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BarbaraHenry45

May 20, 2024 11:50 pm

Splashers

20 May

Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?Silica ban, dekton how much more $$$ is it?